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Bouvardia ternifolia
Also Known As
- Hummingbird Flower
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Bouvardia ternifolia plant details
Bouvardia ternifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bouvardia ternifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bouvardia ternifolia
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A never-ending display of brilliant saffron orange is brought forth to any sunny window or conservatory by this free-branching, upright grower. Clusters of these eye-catching blooms appear on the growing tips. Best of all, after a hard pruning, they quickly come back into flower. From the time this Mexican species arrived in our greenhouses, it has never been without bloom. Stunning as a patio container.
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How to Grow Bouvardia ternifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Bouvardia 'WINBUESLST'
aka Bouvardia x 'Estrellita Little Star', Bouvardia x Estrellita Little Star®, Firecracker Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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aka Bouvardia discolor, Rondeletia leucophylla, Bush Pentas, Fragrant Pink Panama Rose, Pink Bush Penta
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 10'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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